Mastering Photoshop Elements Made Easy DELUXE Self-Study Training Course

Product Details:

Product Name: Mastering Photoshop Elements Made Easy
Manufacturer: TeachUcomp, Inc.
Versions Covered: 2018
Course Length: 6.5 Hours
Video Lessons: 187
Instruction Manuals: 2 (PDF)
Practice Exam: Included
FinalExam: Included
Certificate of Completion: Included
Quick Reference Guide: 2 Pages, Laminated, 30 Topics
Product Type: DELUXE

Learn Photoshop Elements 2018 with this Deluxe training package from TeachUcomp, Inc. 

Mastering Photoshop Elements Made Easy Deluxe features 187 video lessons with over 6.5 hours of introductory through advanced instruction on both DVD-ROM to play on your PC or Mac and via online for one year (with enclosed Online Key Code) to view the course on your computer or mobile device. In addition, you’ll get our Photoshop Elements Quick Reference Guide- a two-page printed, laminated guide with step-by-step instructions in the most critical functions. Pop in the DVD-ROM or log into your online account to watch, listen and learn as your expert instructor guides you through each lesson step-by-step. During this media-rich learning experience, you will see each function performed just as if your instructor were there with you. Reinforce your learning with the text of our two printable classroom instruction manuals in PDF (Introductory and Advanced), additional images and practice exercises.  

This package also includes an optional practice exam with evaluative feedback, an optional final exam and a Certificate of Completion when you pass the final exam. Test your knowledge after completing the course and demonstrate your proficiency.  

Whether you are completely new to Photoshop Elements or upgrading from an older version, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proficient user. We have incorporated years of classroom training experience and teaching techniques to develop an easy-to-use course that you can customize to meet your personal learning needs. Note: A copy of the software is not included with this purchase. This is a tutorial only.

Topics Covered:

Getting Acquainted with Photoshop Elements

1. Introduction to Photoshop Elements

2. The Welcome Screen

3. Changing the Start-Up Mode

4. eLive

Importing Photos Into the Organizer

1. The Organizer Environment

2. JPEG and Camera Raw

3. Importing Photos from Files and Folders

4. Importing Photos from Cameras and Card Readers

5. Importing Photos from a Scanner

6. Importing Photos in Bulk

7. Setting Watch Folders (Windows Only)

Using the Organizer

1. Grid, Single Photo, and Full Screen Views

2. Creating and Using Albums

3. Photo Sharing

4. Managing Albums

5. The Taskbar

6. Creating a New Catalog

7. Renaming Images

8. Creating Keyword Tags

9. Creating New Tag Categories

10. Assigning and Managing Tags and Ratings

11. Stacking and Unstacking

12. Assigning Digital Notes

13. Sorting Images

14. Searching and Finding Your Images

15. Date View and Timeline View

16. Back Up and Restore a Catalog

17. Managing Files in the Organizer

Camera Raw

1. About Processing Camera Raw Files

2. Opening a Camera Raw Image from the Organizer

3. Opening a Camera Raw Image from the Editor

4. The Camera Raw Dialog Box in the Editor

5. Camera Raw Tools

6. Camera Calibration Settings

7. Applying and Saving Custom Camera Settings

8. Adjusting White Levels

9. Making Basic Tonal Adjustments

10. Making Image Detail Adjustments

11. Opening a Copy of the Camera Raw File in the Editor

12. Saving a Camera Raw File as a DNG File

Edit Modes

1. The Different Edit Modes

2. The Expert Edit Mode Environment

3. The Panel Bin and Taskbar

4. The Photo Bin

5. The Undo Command and Undo History Panel

6. Opening Images

7. Image Magnification

8. Viewing Document Information

9. Moving the Image

10. Setting Preferences

11. Quick Edit Mode

12. Guided Edit Mode

Basic Image Manipulation

1. Bitmap Images

2. Vector Images

3. Image Size and Resolution Settings

4. Creating New Images

5. Placing Files

6. Displaying Drawing Guides

Color Basics

1. Color Modes and Models

2. Color Mode Conversion

3. Color Management

4. Foreground and Background Colors

5. Using the Color Picker

6. Selecting Colors with the Color Picker Tool

7. Selecting Colors with the Swatches Panel

Painting Tools

1. Painting Tools

2. The Brush Tool

3. Blending Modes

4. The Impressionist Brush

5. The Pencil Tool

6. The Color Replacement Tool

7. The Eraser Tool

8. The Magic Eraser Tool

9. The Background Eraser Tool

10. The Smart Brush Tools

Brush Settings

1. Using the Brush Preset Picker 

2. Loading New Brush Sets

3. Creating Custom Brush Presets

4. Creating Brush Tips from Selections

5. Setting Shape Dynamics

6. Resetting the Brush and Tool Settings

Making Selections

1. Selection Basics

2. Making Pixel Selections

3. The Marquee Tools

4. The Lasso Tool

5. The Polygonal Lasso Tool

6. The Magnetic Lasso Tool

7. The Magic Wand Tool

8. The Auto Selection Tool

9. The Selection Brush Tool

10. The Refine Selection Brush Tool

11. The Quick Selection Tool

12. Modifying Pixel Selections

13. Refining Selection Edges

14. Transforming Selections

15. Copying and Pasting Pixel Selections

16. Saving and Loading Selections

Minimum System Requirements:

1 GHz Intel Pentium Processor or equivalent

Windows or MAC

1 GB RAM

256 color SVGA capable of 1024x768 resolution

Speakers or headphones

DVD-ROM Drive